My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"No, not really," I shrugged, and I was ready to end the conversation. I took a step away from the pavilion, but Irvin stopped me.

"Since you didn't think remarrying is a problem, are you already preparing for a second marriage? If so, what do you think of me? I don't mind if you're divorced, or I would have a step-child."

My face fell at his words. Irvin was being frivolous. It was ridiculous of him to say such things.

I glared at him, "I appreciate your fondness, Mr. Granger. But, no, thanks!"

At this point, Irvin's behavior couldn't be summed up with only being unpredictable. He was erratic.

Passing him, I left the pavilion and lined the fountain to go back to the house.

I heard footsteps behind me, and they were getting closer. I scowled, and I couldn't help but feel that Irvin was stepping over the line.

I grew irritated at him by the second. When I noticed that he draped his arm on my shoulder, I turned around and didn't hesitate to push him away.

Caught by surprise, Irvin fell into the fountain.

was only dimly lit by the street

at the fountain, but I didn't see him. Thinking that he might have drowned, I panicked and began to shout, "Help! Someone's

by the fountain, there was no

the situation, he might have had leg cramps and drowned. I was panic-stricken, and tears fell down without control, "Help! Someone's drowning! Help..." Without any notice, Irvin emerged from the water. He wiped

him climbing up to the bank of

at his calm face, finally realizing

with anger, and I yelled at him, "Do

obviously didn't think it was inappropriate to make such a lame joke with a

"The water's cool, so I stayed in it for a little more." It was very clear that he was doing

"Plop!"

"Arianna-"

pushed Irvin into the fountain, not even bothered to spare him an

as soon as I turned, I saw Hendrix's looming figure in the dark. There were

to walk towards him, asking, "Is

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well. Irvin had just climbed out